TY  - JOUR
PY  - 1975//
TI  - Clinitest burns of the esophagus
JO  - Annals of thoracic surgery
A1  - Burrington, J. D.
SP  - 400
EP  - 404
VL  - 20
IS  - 4
N2  - Five children developed esophageal stricture from the ingestion of a Clinitest tablet. The sodium hydroxide contained in these tablets induced a short, dense stricture that was resistant to dilation and necessitated resection. In all patients primary esophageal resection with end-to-end anastomosis was technically possible. Four of the patients needed two or more dilations postoperatively and 1 still requires dilation. Prevention of accidental ingestion by use of a childproof container and parental education about the caustic nature of Clinitest are both essential to eliminate this child health hazard.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0003-4975
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -